Provide tobacco- and smoke-free signage at all entrances and outdoor areas

Rationale: Clear and permanent signage prohibiting the use of tobacco discourages smoking and tobacco use, supporting increased compliance with policies and decreased exposure to second-hand smoke, contributing to reduced risk of cardiac and pulmonary conditions for both tobacco users and other occupants.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Tobacco-Free Signage (Full Credit):

Include signage that meets all of the following:

1. Include permanent signage that includes icons and/or language that clearly prohibit smoking and the use of all tobacco products on-site.

2. Ensure signage is mounted permanently on structures such as walls, doors, poles, or stands.

3. Locate signage visible to pedestrians at all of the following locations: 

• all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
• all pedestrian entrances into the building(s) from parking areas
• all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
• all outdoor parking areas and garages.

Note that buildings that include signage indicating that tobacco use and smoking are prohibited within a specific distance from building entrances, vents and/or windows must demonstrate that the area within that distance is not located within the building site.

Option 2 - Smoke-Free Signage (Partial Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Include permanent signage that includes icons and/or language that clearly prohibit smoking on-site.

2. Ensure signage is mounted permanently on structures such as walls, doors, poles, or stands.

3. Locate signage visible to pedestrians at all of the following locations: 

• all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
• all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
• all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
• all outdoor parking areas and garages.

Note that buildings that include signage indicating that smoking is prohibited within a specific distance from building entrances, vents and/or windows must demonstrate that the area within that distance is not located within the building site.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated design drawings
• Annotated photographs
• Annotated plans